SPONSORED LINKS

Wont stay running

Tiny
MSCACRAIG
  • MEMBER
  • 1995 CHEVROLET CAMARO
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
When I try to start the car it starts and runs only for about 10 seconds then stops, when this happens I noticed the AMP meter drops all the way down in the red. I don't think the battery is dead because the car will sart again but dyes after about 10 seconds. The alternater has been replaced within the last 8 months. ( 2 new alternators in the last year and a half). I have also noticed in the last month that I have little heat(may be totally unrelated) Could you help me please.
Carol
SPONSORED LINKS
Friday, December 26th, 2008 AT 10:03 PM

2 Replies

Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
It sounds like the alternator is shorting out internally did you replace it will an AC delco? if not that is your problem.

Here is a guide to help you test it to confirm and how to replace it if it fails.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Please run down this guide and report back

Cheers

SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Saturday, December 27th, 2008 AT 6:17 AM
Tiny
KRISTENLEE
  • MEMBER
  • 0 POST
Yep I had this problem some alternator are not rebuilt like others buyer beware
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, July 20th, 2018 AT 4:25 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

How to fix an engine that wont start
VIDEO
How to fix an engine that wont start
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting - Top 3 Easy Steps
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting - Top 3 Easy Steps
Over the past 20 years on 2CarPros we have identified the top three problems that are easily fixed. This can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links